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Investing Terms

Explanations of investing terms.

Bond Investing TermsDo you know what the different bond investing terms mean? Bonds can add stability and income streams to a portfolio. You can more confidently invest your way to success once you learn the terminology.

Liquid or Illiquid AssetsOne term used in investing is liquidity. Investments are referred to as liquid if they can be easily converted to cash. Do you know which investments are liquid or illiquid?

MarketThe Market is a brokerage term for the trading of stock and the industries associated with the trading of stock, as in the "Stock Market".

Mutual Fund Fees ExplainedDo you have to pay investing fees? Mutual fund companies charge various fees. Would you like to know which ones to avoid?

No-Load vs. Load FundsSome mutual funds charge a sales load to invest in them. Others do not. Should you pay this sales charge?

Stock Investing TermsAre you thinking about investing in stocks? Already invested but unsure of the terms? Investing in stocks is an important component of any investor's portfolio. Stocks come with their own language so it helps to learn these stock terms to be a successful investor.

What Is Socially Responsible Investing?Do you know what socially responsible investing means? Socially responsible investing is a term used to describe investing in companies that conduct their business in morally and ethically appropriate ways.